This would be a perfect set for that Saturday afternoon get together of coffee and cake! The cups are on a nice high footed base that gives them an elegant mug appearance. They have been hand painted at the top with different types of flowers in a panel. Between the panels is a unique art deco design. The handles and rims have been painted with gold. The dessert plates have been painted in the same fashion with flowers to match the cups. This set is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Manufacturing anomalies may exist, the occasional tiny iron speck, dust 'bump' in the glaze, etc.